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LGBTQ Hiking of OC  🏳‍🌈

If you’re in Orange County and want to hike every week, start hiking with your LGBTQ+ Hiking OC community 🏳‍🌈 and peers. Meet others and make new friends at the same time. 

Lesbians of LA and OC

Whether you’re looking to make new friends, find support, or simply have fun, this is the place for you.
 We host a variety of events, from family friendly picnics and beach bonfires to sporting events and cultural outings. Our goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where everyone can connect.

OCGMC Info.

Through music, men’s voices unite to entertain, inform bring healing, joy, friendship and build bridges to the public at large.

Queer Women Doing Good

This group continues evolving. This space was created to bring together those with similar interests, to multiply our efforts. Social, active, sporting, and volunteer events are all fair game. Beach cleanups, efforts to get out the vote, movie watching/discussions, picnics, hikes, and marches are all ways to do some good. 

So Many Women

Meetup group with statement: Lots of close friendships and circles have been made and yes, even some romance! I try to mix it up and keep it interesting and I’m always open to new ideas and feedback. My commitment to every member is that there are no "outsiders" and all folks that identify as a woman loving women are welcome. I believe that the experience of feeling welcome and included is palpable in our group events whether live or on Zoom.

Lesbian Getaways.com is a travel group that is associated with So Many Women So Little Time. 

Women Who Climb
Looking to build community while you climb? Or want to try bouldering with like-minded women who love women, or are you an ally? We boulder at Hanger 18 (Signal Hill, Orange, Mission Viejo, facilities etc.)

California Gay Adventures
With gay members from the OC, CGA holds a monthly hiking event in Orange County with other gay Los Angeles and Inland Empire members. While most CGA events occur outside of Orange County, CGA offers OC LGBTQ members many adventures, including hiking, camping, backpacking, social events, US Travel, international travel, kayaking, river rafting, and many more other adventures. Check it out and join. 

Great Outdoors

Great Outdoors is an alternative place where Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender people could meet and socialize outside of the bars. This all volunteer organization aims to “introduce the gay world to the phenomena of camping, hiking, getting dirty”. Learn more about the next outing.

Pickleball and Pride OC

We are so excited to have you join us and begin playing pickleball with a great new community! 

We are limiting the number of players at 30 to ensure everyone has ample play time, to secure your spot payment must be received. 

Surf and Sun Softball 

Providing a safe, inclusive space for the LGBTQ community and beyond, we're proud affiliates of International Pride Softball (IPS, formerly NAGAAA) and ASANA, opening the door to World Series Tournaments and a spectrum of play levels from beginners to advanced. In the spirit of camaraderie, our league transcends geographical boundaries, drawing players from all corners of Southern California. 

Outloud Sports OC

Orange County Kickball - Spring 2024

Orange County Sub Waivers -Spring 2024

Outloud Sports is the nation’s original Queer+ recreational sports leagues, founded in 2007 and proudly representing over 60,000 LGBTQIA+ & allied athletes across the US. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience or identity. Whether you are a professional athlete, casual gamer, or wallflower, you will find a home with us. Make Friends. Find your inner child. Get active. Play!

Brave Trails
323-300-4401         

Available to Orange County Lgbtq+ youth.
Brave Trails is a national non-profit organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth leadership. We offer accredited summer camps, backpacking trips, family camps, mental health services, meet-up groups, and year-round leadership programming. All of our programs focus on helping LGBTQ+ youth find what they need most to thrive: their people, their place, and their passion. Nothing makes us more proud 

Golden State Squares
We are a gay and lesbian square dance club from Orange County, California. All square dancers are welcome to dance with us. There is no dress code, and partners are not required. Golden State Squares dances are usually held the first Saturday of selected months at the First Congregational Church in Santa Ana, from 7-10 PM. Join at Golden State Squares

OC Gay Men’s Book Club 

This book club is designed to bring gay men together in a positive social environment through reading literature and sharing ideas. 

Real Lesbians of Orange County 

A private lesbian group that helps elevate each other and creates a safe space for one another. We would love for you to attend our Lesbian-Only events. This is a private group and you must join to attend events. See also Meetup Group page.  

OC Gay Men’s Coffee Meetup

A social group. This is a space for Gay Men to meet for coffee and other activities. No agenda. No pressure to do anything.

Gay4Good

Mission: Gay For Good OC/Long Beach mobilizes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) and ally volunteers to promote diversity, foster inclusion and strengthen ties to the broader OC/Long Beach community. We facilitate welcoming, inclusive service projects in support of a wide range of causes throughout OC/Long Beach and surrounding areas, and we look forward to meeting you.

HRCOC

We are HRC Orange County/Long Beach/Palm Springs Steering Committee. By empowering and mobilizing people at the grassroots level, HRC OC/LB/PS aims to create impactful change, providing advocacy for HRC’s mission and work on the ground. HRC OC/LB/PS is a dedicated team of volunteers who use their experience and talents to develop a more affirming, inclusive, and equitable community.

OC Pride Alliance

As leaders of Employee/Business Resource Groups supporting the LGBTQiA+ population at our respective employers, we seek community engagement that supports our partners and furthers our organizational missions. As we look create programs for our internal and external stakeholders, we believe learning and sharing with other ERGs in Orange County California builds on our individual and collective resources.

PFLAG Orange County
161 S Orange St., Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-8047

PFLAG Newport Beach

Newport Beach, CA 92660
(954) 326-9740

PFLAG South Orange County
Laguna Hills, CA 92654
(949) 424-3987
pflagsouthoc@gmail.com

​You may be a parent, family member or friend of someone who is gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender or questioning. You may be an LGBTQ person in the process of coming out and dealing with family, workplace, or social issues related to your sexual identity. Whatever your situation, join us.

OCLBA

The Orange County Lavender Bar Association (OCLBA) is the official association of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied attorneys, judges, and law students in Orange County.  Founded in 2010, OCLBA produces a dynamic series of programs that connect the bar and lay communities in Orange County to advocacy, education, charity, mentorship, networking, and community building activities that advance LGBT equality.  OCLBA is an affiliate of the Orange County Bar Association.

Viet ROC Info.

Mission: Viet Rainbow of Orange County (VROC) strives to create a world where everyone has the resources and agency to thrive with dignity. VROC is a grassroots organization based in Orange County, California that builds community and mobilizes intergenerationally. We are grounded in values of equity, healing, joy, and social justice. We primarily work with LGBTQ+ Vietnamese Americans and their loved ones through research, education, and advocacy. 

APAIT

12832 Garden Grove Blvd. Suite E, Garden Grove, CA 92843  714-636-1349

APAIT historically reaches out to the diverse multi-ethnic communities of LA and Orange counties who identify as LGBTQIA-2S, immigrants and refugees, at-risk for HIV/STIs, housing insecure, and with behavioral health lived experience.

23461 South Pointe Dr., Suite 100
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

949-452-0888
Shanti Orange County

In collaboration with the LGBTQ Center OC, we offer a social-drop in group for LGBTQ+ ages 13-18. South County Rainbow Group provides social, interactive, and educational group activities and events in South County and the greater Orange County area. Youth are able to connect with their peers in a safe and supportive environment facilitated by LGBTQ Center OC staff and adult mentor facilitators.

OC Equality

5325 Alton Pkwy, Suite C-250, Irvine, CA 92604 (949) 396-2496

Empowering the LGBTQ+ community in Orange County through education, advocacy, and coalition-building. 

Irvine Valley College, Irvine

Gender-Sexuality Alliance Club

Advisor: Brett Mckim

Gender-Sexuality Alliance Club

Golden West College, Huntington Beach 

Gay Lesbian Alternative Straight Alliance
GLASA

Santa Ana College, Santa Ana

SAC Pride

Advisor: Lance Lockwood ​​lockwood_lance@sac.edu

SAC Pride

Saddleback College, Mission Viejo
The Rainbow Collective
Advisor Steve Rosa: srosa@saddleback.edu

The Rainbow Collective
 

Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa

Queer Union

Club Advisor: Erin Walsh ewalsh@occ.ccvdcvs.com

North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE)

Alison: Giana Rivera-Tweedie, MS grivera@noce.edu

LGBTQIA+ Resources 

California State University Fullerton

Queer Straight Alliance (QSA)

qsa.csuf@gmail.com

Queer And Trans People Of Color Collective
(QTPOCC)

csufqtpocc@gmail.com

Umbrell-A

umbrellacsuf@gmail.com

University of California Irvine

UCI Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center

LGBT Resource Center

Chapman University, Orange 

LGBTQ Pride and Achievement

Chapman LGBTQIA+ Students

Pride at The Pier

To build a coalition of educated, well-connected, and empowered queer people and queer allies in Orange County to better equip this community to respond to bigotry and xenophobia in our hometown politics, civic systems, and local communities.

 Ladera Valley Pride Ladera Valley Pride is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and empowering community for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies in Orange County. Through education, advocacy, and inclusive programming, we work to ensure that everyone—regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation—feels seen, valued, and supported.

Laguna Beach Pride 365

Laguna Beach Pride 365 is a year-round organization that promotes the cultural and diversity of Laguna Beach and the LGBTQ community.

Club Q Laguna
380 3rd St, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

christineb@thesusiq.org

949-715-8105

Club Q is a vibrant social organization bringing together the LGBTQ seniors and community for various fun and affordable social events, from educational and related community efforts to entertainment and social mixers. Membership is free and includes all ages, from 18 to the moon!         

Rainbow Club of Laguna Woods Village

 The Rainbow Club is a fun and welcoming club organized to provide social opportunities for the LGBTQ community and friends residing in Laguna Woods Village. Joining us is a great way to meet new people to socialize with in a relaxed and casual setting, whether you are new to the Village or a longtime resident. 

Resurrection Beach MCC
3303 Harbor Blvd, A-104, Costa Mesa, California

Resurrection Beach Metropolitan Community Church is an LGBT-founded, Christ centered ministerial community that equips, restores, encourages and grows people’s spiritual lives through vibrant worship, relevant teaching, transparent leadership, opportunities to serve, and intentional relationships grounded in grace.

shocchurch@gmail.com
18492 Vanderlip Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705 

Our church centers LGBTQ+ voices. LGBTQ+ folks have space to lead, speak, and serve in the ways the Church historically hasn’t provided. Queer people occupy all levels of leadership in our church. We provide a space for LGBTQ+ folk to be and become in the ways God has made and gifted them.

St. Wilfreds of York

18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

(714) 962-7512

We believe in and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world. We believe that God loves you – no exceptions. The Episcopal Church embraces a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; people of all genders and sexual orientations serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church.

OC Universal Universalist Church
2845 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa, CA 

Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church is a “Welcoming Congregation”. We publicly and intentionally welcome those in the Orange County community who identify as gay.  This means the church and its members are open and affirming to the gay community.

2525 Fairview Road Costa Mesa, CA
Fairview Community Church

We are a progressive congregation of the American Baptist Churches USA and the United Church of Christ. We are an Open, Welcoming, and Affirming Church for all people, especially the LGBTQIA+ community.  We embrace diversity in our congregation and community, and affirm the dignity and worth of every human being created in the image of God. Welcome to our safe space!  May this be a sanctuary for ALL!

Lavender Democrats OC

LGBTQ+ Democrats of Orange County. Join to get more information. 

Log Cabin Republicans of Orange County

Log Cabin Republicans is the nation's largest Republican organization dedicated to representing gay conservatives and allies. At our monthly chapter membership meetings, we learn from current and prospective elected officials in Orange County and build relationships with them on matters of mutual concern.  We also hear from leaders on matters that relate to LGBT persons.